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Apart from the Consumer Protection Act of 1986, there are several laws passed in India for consumer protection. Examine. |
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Answer» 1) The Sale of Goods Act 1930: The Act ensures that the provisions for the purchase of goods are observed. The Act provides safeguards to the buyers of the goods in case the goods do not comply with express or implied conditions or warranties, guarantee, warranty, and after sale service come under the purview of this Act. 2) The Agricultural Produce (Grading and Marketing) Act 1937: The Act prescribes grade standards for agricultural commodities and livestock products (wheat, gram, flour, ghee). The Act stipulates the conditions and standards for grading, marking and packing these products. The quality mark provided under the Act is known as AGMARK, an acronym for Agricultural Marketing. 3) The Essential Commodities Act 1955: The Act aims at controlling production, supply and distribution of essential commodities and ensure that these commodities and essential services are available in the market at reasonable price. The Act gives protection to consumers from profiteering, hoarding, and black marketing. 4) The Standard of Weights and Measures Act 1976: The Act provides protection to consumers against the malpractice of underweight or under measure of the products. The Act prevents the use of nonstandard weights and measures. |
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